Forensic Science

This faculty offers master’s and doctoral programmes in Forensic Accounting; Forensic Counselling; Forensic Dentistry; Forensic Engineering & Technology; Forensic Examination (for areas of specialization not otherwise listed); Forensic Homeland Security; Forensic Integrative Medicine; Forensic Medicine; Forensic Psychology; and Forensic Psychotherapy.

These programmes emphasize practical aspects of civil procedure, criminal procedure, and evidence.

The course of study is designed for professionals whose work intersects with the law and the judiciary, especially as consultants, evaluators, investigators, expert witness and for fact witnesses. Candidates will be admitted to one of ten tracks, which will be tailored to their professional goals.

They are intended to advance the knowledge of people who are already established in their respective fields and find themselves having responsibilities relating to the legal system, especially as expert witnesses.

 

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) and Doctor of Applied Science (DAS) Degree Requirements

  • A relevant master’s degree.
  • Documented pertinent professional experience.
  • 93 credits*, which include the following:

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

  • 66 post-baccalaureate graduate credits* on-line with IUGS or in transfer, prior to, or after admission.
  • Research and Design, I, II. (12 credits)**
  • The five-day Graduate Seminar at the seven-day Residency (3 credits).
  • A Dissertation and Oral Defense. (12 Credits)

Doctor of Applied Science (DAS)

  • 66 post-baccalaureate graduate credits* on-line with IUGS or in transfer, prior to, or after admission.
  • Research and Design I & II. (12 credits)**
  • The five-day Graduate Seminar at the seven-day Residency (3 credits).
  • A Capstone Project and Oral Examination. (12 Credits)

*All relevant graduate credit, including those credits from graduate degrees, as well as approved graduate level, continuing education, certification and licensing coursework.

** Distance Learning.

Master of Arts (MA) and Master of Science (MSc) Degree Requirements

  • A relevant bachelor’s degree.
  • Documented pertinent professional experience.
  • 42 credits*, which include the following:

Master of Arts (MA)

  • 27 post-baccalaureate credits* on-line with IUGS or in transfer, prior to, or after admission.
  • Research and Design I. (6 credits)**
  • The five-day Graduate Seminar at the seven-day Residency (3 credits)
  • A Thesis and Oral Defense. (6  Credits)

Master of Science (MSc)

  • 27 post-baccalaureate credits* graduate credits on-line with IUGS or in transfer, prior to, or after admission.
  • Research and Design I. (6 credits)**
  • The five-day Graduate Seminar at the seven-day Residency (3 credits)
  • A Capstone Project and Oral Examination. (6 Credits)

*All relevant graduate credit, including those credits from graduate degrees, as well as approved graduate-level, continuing education, certification and licensing coursework.

** Distance Learning.

 

What are the costs?

ALL TUITION AND FEES ARE PAYABLE IN U.S. DOLLARS

Application Fee $250 (non-refundable)

Doctoral Degrees

Tuition (Includes advisement, library fees, the Graduate Seminar, workshops, Research and Design I & II, the external and internal reviews of the capstone project or the dissertation, the oral capstone project examination or the oral dissertation defence and the printing and binding of the capstone project or the dissertation.)1 $20,000
*Mentor Fee (PhD candidates are required to hire a mentor. For non-PhD candidates a mentor is suggested but is not required). The typical mentor fee is $1,500 but is negotiated between the candidate and the mentor. *$2,000
Travel, food and lodging (Estimate) $2,500
Total Cost  $24,500

Master’s Degrees

Tuition (Includes advisement, library fees, the Graduate Seminar, workshops, Research and Design I, the exam and the review of the capstone project, the oral capstone project examination or the oral thesis defence and the printing and binding of the capstone project or the thesis.)1 $13,000
*Mentor Fee:  Master’s candidates are required to hire a mentor.  The typical mentor fee for master’s candidates is $1,200 but is negotiated between the candidate and the mentor. *$1,200
Travel, food and lodging (Estimate) $2,500
Total Cost   $16,700

1 Total Cost does not include the cost for the evaluation of continuing education course content or for the testing of unevaluated continuing education coursework submitted for transfer, or online courses offered by the University.

Graded (evaluated) $200 per credit
Ungraded (unevaluated) $300 per credit
Independent study and online courses (if needed) $450 per credit

 

Meet the Dean – Dr. William Martin Sloane

William Martin Sloane, BA, MA, MAR, MBA, DBA, EdD, JD, LLM (Labor), PhD

Pro-Chancellor of the University
Dean, Faculty of Arts, Humanities, Natural Sciences, Mathematics & Statistics
Head of Department of Christian Counselling & Spiritual Direction
Head of Department of Forensic Science

click here for CV of Dr. William Martin Sloane